|
COMS is an
acronym that stands for the Committee
on Microbiological Safety. Its role is to advise
investigators on the methods of safe use of infectious
materials in research and to oversee the safe use of
such materials. The ARCM is the final arbiter of the
feasiblity of implementation of the proposed use of
these agents within its facilities.
- Investigators
whose experiments require use of microbiological agents
(or cell lines that may contain those agents) in animals
have a positive duty to obtain prior approval from
COMS for that use.
- The investigators
are likewise bound to make arrangements prior to use
in animals with the ARCM for the safe use, equipment
sanitation and disposal of infectious materials.
Use
of Viral Gene Vectors at Harvard
Animal
Biosafety Level Designations
|
